Are you an Entrepreneur?

    Nominations are open for for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Awards in Florida. The deadline for applications is March 19, 2010, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.
   The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program, now in its 24th year, is recognized as the most prestigious business award program in the country. Award winners are selected by a panel of independent judges, including area leaders from civic organizations and academic institutions as well as local business owners, many of whom have won the award in the past.
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  Awards are presented to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Self-nominations are encouraged, and there is no fee. Application forms must be received by March 19, 2010.
  To be eligible for consideration, the nominee must be an owner/manager of a private or public company who is primarily responsible for the recent performance of the company and an active member of top management. Additionally, the nominee's company must be at least three years old.